Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in roads with high priority
Traffic on Portland Avenue and 66th Street
Neighbors and commissioners alike worry about backups at the Portland/66th intersection, difficult left turns, and a proposed future reliever road to 66th Street. Staff says the traffic study shows capacity is adequate, but commissioners want the signal timing and connection raised with the Council and county.
I-494 Corridor Vision Project 2 municipal consent
The council had refused to consent to MnDOT's I-494 highway project in January because it didn't include pedestrian and bike safety fixes at 76th and I-35W. With a new MOU in hand committing MnDOT to plan those improvements, the council flipped and approved the project layout — unlocking E-ZPass lanes, repaving, and bridge work through Richfield and Bloomington.